History Channel (Television network)
81) Manson
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A look at how one man could change a group of innocent peace-loving people into a gang of brutal killers. Includes rare archive footage and firsthand interviews with members of the Manson family, lead prosecutors at the time, and Manson himself.
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From ancient history to modern subjects, this ground-breaking series investigates everything from conspiracy theories to unexplained incidents, folk legends to infamous police cases. In 1947, a strange object fell from the sky near Roswell, New Mexico, and the lives of many civilians and military personnel would never be the same again. Voyage onto the seven seas to investigate the stories of supernatural phenomena that have proliferated around the...
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Four complete films that capture the entire arc of one of the world's great battles from tense war room strategies to the full fury of unmitigated combat. A comprehensive compilation that fully renders the valor, the tragedy, and the humanity of one of the most monumental events of WWII. Incorporates in-depth interviews with extensive archival footage.
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Definitive Guide to The Mob takes viewers through the varied and captivating history of organized crime in the United States. From the Cosa Nostra to the Irish Mob, this program touches upon the origins, structure and culture of America's most notorious and prominent organized crime groups. In doing so, the special explores these groups' relationship to each other and their roles in America's Mafia landscape. Includes interviews with Michael Franzese,...
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Explore the secret stories behind some of the big screen's most famous specters. Discover how the lights in one movie studio swing unaided from the rafters, and how in the bar of the famous Knickerbocker Hotel, objects move on their own and images of long-deceased stars appear and disappear at random. Whether a series of coincidences or the work of real spirits, Hollywood's historians and eyewitnesses explain why the glamorous ghosts of Tinseltown...
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Every line on the U.S. map tells a great story: California's border was bent to claw onto lucrative gold deposits ... Oklahoma's panhandle reflects a shifting national barometer for legal slavery ... Kentucky, Tennessee and Virginia's shared border traces the scar of a meteor impact. The segments reveal the larger story of what makes America unique: a range of natural resources, a history of social experimentation, and a thriving democracy.
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The History Channel explores the stories behind the classic myths of ancient Greece. Meet Zeus, the king of the gods, in an epic battle with the Titans. Join Hercules' quest for redemption as he embarks on his Twelve Labors, and dive deep into Hades' underworld to explore the ancient Greek belief in life after death. Learn the true story behind the snake-haired gorgon, Medusa, and follow Odysseus' adventures on his famous journey home.
91) 75 years of WWII
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In this special collection, History examines the deadliest conflict in human history. D-Day in HD presents the most critical military operation of WWII and the largest amphibious assault in history. Through the personal accounts of soldiers on both sides, this special tells the story in the first person, in the words of those who lived it, from famous leaders like Eisenhower to unknown foot soldiers.
93) Sons of liberty
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As riots consume the streets of Boston, a dangerous game plays out between a British governor and ringleader Sam Adams, which escalates to extreme measures, street brawls, black market dealings, espionage, and murder. A sizzling, romantic affair percolates against a backdrop of rising civil unrest, the infamous Boston Tea Party, and Paul Revere's legendary ride. From the Battle of Lexington, a clash between the dedicated colonists and the superior...
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Explores the pivotal battles, profiles the commanders, and chronicles the myriad ways in which war has shaped the modern world. The 26 episodes in this monumental set draw on an encyclopedic collection of archival film dating back to 1896 to create an unforgettable visual record of every major engagement from WWI to the liberation of Kuwait.
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Only 30 years after gaining independence, the upstart country of the United States found itself once again battling Great Britain. Pitted against the world's most powerful nation, victory seemed unlikely. But Andrew Jackson's brilliant leadership, a lone sniper, and one of the most lopsided victories in military history turned the tide of the war.
97) Hell's angels
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Get an insider glimpse into the world of mythic renegades, rebels, and bikers who have eluded categorization for the past half-century.
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Between the Fall of Rome and the dawn of the Renaissance, Europe plunged into a dark night of constant war, splintered sovereignties, marauding pagans, and more. As chaos replaced culture, Europe was beset by famine, plague, persecutions, and a state of war that was so persistent it was only rarely interrupted by peace. From warlords whose armies threatened to cause the demise of European society, such as Alaric, Charles the Hammer, and Clovis; to...
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Through remarkable home movies, gathered from archives and attics and now seen for the first time, The Lost Kennedy Home Movies tells the story of the children of Joseph and Rose Kennedy, as they grew up in the 1930s and 40s and then burst into the national spotlight during the political careers of John, Robert and Ted Kennedy. The special concludes in November, 1963, with scenes of the last weekend Jack and Jackie Kennedy spent with Caroline and...